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In the West Midlands, more than 100 drivers have been pulled over in “close pass” operations, with eight prosecuted for driving without due care and attention.

One driver’s licence was immediately seized after they failed a road-side eye test.

Duncan Dollimore, Cycling UK’s senior road safety officer, said: “Cycling UK knew West Midlands Police were on to a winner when they rolled out their ‘Give Space, be Safe’ campaign, that’s why we backed it from the start.

“It’s a cost-effective initiative that has proved highly-effective at changing dangerous driving behaviour.”